Electrics my central locking has been playing up and now my fuel cap which you press a button on the inside was getting bad as i had to hold it down for long periods before it popped open now it wont open at all

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Re: electrics

Hi, if you remove the carpet inside the boot, just around the cap not all the carpet, there is a small spring and a cable. if you pull on this the cap will open every time easily as this overrides broken buttons and things

Sounds like the spring clip just needs to be adjusted inside the door to tank sometimes clips get banged or damaged when pumping easy fix
when get door open adjust the clip to door by bending slightly away from door latch control
the electrics still work its just the clip catching to much switch

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you are doing it right the key should be in ignition at position 2 for about 5 seconds no more than 10 removed hold unlock slowly press unlock 3 times if a door lock actuator or even the fuel door lock actuator is malfunctioning it will not work check these with driver door lock cylinder (fuel door lock does not function with central locking button) all doors should be in same locking position to perform this proceedure first try locked then unlocked hope ive been a help

unlock the car with the key/hold over for 30 secs.
lock the car with the key/hold over 30 secs.
then press/hold down unlock button on remote.
you have just reset your alarm/central locking system
change remote batteries every 2 years...... both remotes....

the gas flap is operated with the central locking,stand at rear of car with tailgate open,just inside to the right,under the floormat you will find the central locking pump.but first renew the batteries in the remotes then unlock the car with the key and hold the key over for 30 secs, the windows may go down,
then lock the car with the key and hold over for 30 secs,the windows may go up and the sunroof,if fitted will close,then unlock with remote button held down for 30 secs,this will reset alarm/central locking.
if you need to get to gas flap, pull carpet away in boot behind flap area and pull wire to unlock....

reset the central locking system by locking car with key in drivers door and hold key over for 30 secs.then pressing and holding down unlock button on keypad OR unlock door with key and hold key over 30secs (windows may go down, thats okay,some cars are fitted with auto windows)then press and hold lock button on keypad.making sure that in both cases you know the keyfob battery is in good nick....should reset system

You must reset your remote control in order for the lock/unlock to work properly.

To reset remote you would:1)Insert Key in Ignition Turn to Position 1(Don't Start the Engine) for about 5 seconds2)Turn Key Off and HOLD the LOCK button on Remote while pressing the UNLOCK 3 TIMES3)Release both lock and unlock buttons you are holding4)All doors should automatically unlock

Hi , you can initialise the key yourself. Ensure you get into the car and close all doors, Insert the ignition key and turn on the ignition lights , do not start the engine, while the key is still in the ignition press and hold the lock button and remove the key from the ignition , while still holding down the lock button press the unlock button 3 times and release the lock button, the central locking should now lock and unlock, to initiate other keys just hold the lock button and press the unlock 3 times , you do not have to insert the other key into the ignition , you may need to practise this a few times , hope this helps, regards mark .

Maybe you can try this procedure to resyn your key. Initialization Procedure.

1. Open central locking system using the car key.2. Get into the car and close all doors.3. Using the car key, switch the ignition lock briefly to position "1" and then switch off again. (Please do this switching within 5 seconds or otherwise the system is not ready for initialization.4. At the remote control key. Press the "OPEN" key (->) and keep holding.5. When holding the "OPEN" key, press the "LOCK" button three time.6. After pressing the "LOCK" button 3 times, release the "OPEN" button.7. If the initialization process is sucessful, the door will lock and unlock immediately to confirm the process.

First you need to see if the remote central locking is working. It sounds like your transponder(key) is un synchronized. Even if the central locking is working there is a d.a.s.(driver authorization problem). Try your other key if you have one. There is a way to resynch the key w/o a factory scan tool but you have to follow the directions exactly and be quick. Point key at door receptor.( grab handle area) Hold the lock button down and press the unlock button 5 times in 10 seconds while holding down the lock button. hold the lock button down the entire 10 seconds even if you've hit the button 5 times. after the 10 seconds is up release and hit the lock button again. The d.a.s. system shuts off your fuel pump when their is an authorization error. It is a common problem in 98 and 99 ml's. Your owner's manual tells you how to resynch the key if my description is difficult to follow. Hopefully I have been helpful